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IPC-2152Determining Current Carrying Capacity Charts from some 50 years ago to predict conductor heat loss and temperature rise finally have been updated. How to use the new standard.by Jack Olson

Conductor ResistanceThe Skinny on Skin Effect The tendency for a conductor to become a function of frequency impacts its impedance. For those designing controlled impedance traces and transmission lines, this merits consideration.by Douglas Brooks, Ph.D.

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NANOTECHNOLOGYNanotechnology and Electronics DevelopmentsIs nanotechnology living up to its promises? What is the reality - which products are out there, how do we need to handle them and what are the benefits?by Alan Rae

ONE ON ONE'Engineering is No. 1'In a recent interview, Multek's president, Werner Widmann, explains why he sees value in diversification. by Mike Buetow

IMPEDANCE CONTROLAccurate Impedance Control, Part IHow to calculate PCB trace width and differential pair separation, based on the impedance requirement and other parameters.by Istvan Nagy

DESIGN FOR RELIABILITYFailure Mechanisms in Lead-Free LaminatesThe risks of via failure must be balanced against those of laminate failure, based on material choice, via size and grid, and other factors. by Kevin Knadle

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SimulationPower Integrity: Controlling the NoiseCoupling SI and PI simulation generates a reliable prediction of signal-dependent PDN noise that can be used to predict board-level emissions under actual operating conditions. by Brad Brim

EducationTips on Building a Signal Integrity TeamThe demand for signal integrity engineers is on the rise, but universities have made slow progress in training for today's power and signal integrity challenges.by Hal Katircioglu